Test Format

The ESaT TELSa
examinationsmeasure the
degree of proficiency in the language attained by the candidates. The
examinations have been designed with an international user in mind.

The
test cannot really be classified as neither a General English Test nor an
English for Special Purposes Test as we have tried to incorporate skills such
as summaries and note-taking more commonly found in Academic English Tests.
This, we feel, provides our candidates with a more complete preparation and
they will therefore be better able to cope with the language and skills
necessary in the real world. The test could potentially cater for a wider range
of candidates from the young student looking to apply for admission in
Universities to the adult seeking to improve his/her professional position.

Key features:

• Tests for learners
of English as a foreign/second language aged 16 and above

•Seven levels following the CEFR: A1, A2, B1,
B1+, B2, C1 and C2 as well as a pre-A1 level for absolute beginners (Starter)

• All TELSa
examinations test 4 skills:

- Reading

- Writing

- Listening

- Speaking

To
ensure that our exams are as thorough as possible, Use of English is also
targeted in our examinations, testing functional language, vocabulary and
grammar.

• learner friendly
examinations

• valid and reliable
assessment

• support for teachers

For a detailed outline of the various tests, please refer to the relevant Teacher Handbook.